Days 1+8 : Arusha Coffee Lodge
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The Arusha Coffee Lodge is a small luxury hotel located on a working coffee plantation on the western side of town by the airstrip, making it very convenient for relaxing pre or post safari. The lodge is made up of 23 luxury rooms including a honeymoon suite in a converted stable block and several chalets. Balconies are also provided giving spectacular views of Mount Meru and the coffee plantation. All rooms have en suite bathroom and a private veranda and are equipped with all modern amenities, including a coffee percolator! Cuisine at Arusha Coffee Lodge is of a high standard and dining is in the shade of large umbrellas set amongst the lawn and trees. A large wooden deck leads to a lovely clean swimming pool and sun-bathing area, dotted with tables and sunshades. A relaxation spa is also provided.
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Days 2+3 : Tarangire Sopa Lodge
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The Tarangire Sopa Lodge is located on the eastern side of the Tarangire River opposite Tarangire Hill. The lodge is 30kms (20 miles) from the park entrance gate, about an hour's drive through an area rich in wildlife. Opened in 1995, the lodge can accommodate 160 guests in 75 suites, each enjoying wall-to-wall carpeting, a private lounge with a mini bar, a bedroom with two queen size beds, an en-suite bathroom with shaver sockets and a hair dryer, and a private veranda, which offers stunning views over the baobab studded landscape. The lodge has IDD telephone facilities as well as satellite TV and wildlife-video-film options. The lodge has a unique swimming pool, located at the edge of a rocky gorge with its own bar and snack kitchen, offering a refreshing interlude between game drives.
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Days 4+5 : Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
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The Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is situated on the uppermost rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, and boasts large well-equipped rooms. All rooms are centrally heated, and the bar and dining room feature large log fires in the evenings. The lodge can accommodate 190 guests in 92 rooms, each with two queen-size beds and ensuite bathroom. There is a swimming pool located on the very edge of the crater itself.
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Days 6+7 : Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
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The Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is a rustic and natural lodge inspired by a traditional African village, set in an incomparable location high on a hill in central Serengeti with views across the Serengeti plains Accommodation comprises of 66 thatched rondavel ‘huts’ and the lodge has an attractive bar and dining area.
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